Job summary
UHB is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. The anaesthetic department at the QEHB site is made up of over 130 consultants providing the full spectrum of tertiary and secondary care services.
As a large anaesthetic department we support both local and international trainees and have an active educational programme.The successful candidate will hold the FRCA, or equivalent, and have extensive experience and evidence of extended training in aspects of general anaesthesia. We particularly welcome applications from motivated individuals keen to invest in the development of the service and contribute to a positive departmental culture.
Neuroanaesthesia
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is one of the biggest neuroscience departments in the UK. As a result, the Neuroanaesthesia group provide perioperative care for a wide range of complex cranial, spinal and neurovascular procedures. Cranial work includes craniotomies for supratentorial and posterior fossa tumours, functional, and base of skull neurosurgery. There is an established awake craniotomy service. Spinal operations include spinal oncology, spinal deformity work and thoracic work requiring one lung ventilation. We have a dedicated Neuroangiography suite treating complex aneurysms/AVMs and offering a 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service.
Main duties of the job
The core component of this post is to provide anaesthetic cover for neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. Additionally post holders will contribute to anaesthetic cover for a range of surgical specialty lists.
The post holder must understand the significant ongoing changes in the Trusts services and be prepared to take an active part in the change program.
We have included a suggested job plan in Appendix 1, but the successful candidate will be invited to discuss these options with the Specialty and Departmental CSLs on appointment.
In addition to DCC theatre sessions the successful candidate will participate in the Neuroanaesthetic and Mechanical Thrombectomy on call rotas. The present overall on call frequency 1:10 . Trainee on call cover is provided by a Post Fellowship SpR who is also the team lead for out of hours anaesthesia. The Thrombectomy On Call service is Consultant delivered. Delivery of specialty preoperative outpatient clinics and supporting MDT meetings is also expected.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY SKILLS
The core component of this post is to provide anaesthetic cover for neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. Additionally post holders will contribute to anaesthetic cover for a range of surgical specialty lists.
The post holder must understand the significant ongoing changes in the Trusts services and be prepared to take an active part in the change program.
We have included a outline job plan in Appendix 1, but the successful candidate will be invited to discuss these options with the Specialty and Departmental CSLs on appointment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to DCC theatre sessions the successful candidate will participate in the Neuroanaesthetic and Mechanical Thrombectomy on call rotas. The present overall on call frequency 1:10 . Trainee on call cover is provided by a Post Fellowship SpR who is also the team lead for out of hours anaesthesia. The Thrombectomy On Call service is Consultant delivered. Delivery of specialty preoperative outpatient clinics and supporting MDT meetings is also expected.
Teaching & Training
The successful applicant would be expected to have an active interest in teaching. Our registrar anaesthetic training has recently been adapted to reflect the new RCOA Anaesthesia curriculum. We have recently invited applications for trainees wishing to pursue a CESR pathway. Training is coordinated by the specialty education leads but involves informal and formal teaching by all consultants. There is also a departmental programme of teaching mapped to RCOA examination requirements which is co-ordinated by the resident anaesthetic staff with support from consultants.
UHB has an obligation to teach medical students and a commitment to the Birmingham and Warwickshire Schools of Anaesthesia. Involvement in structured teaching and lecturing to both these groups will be expected. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for the post of Honorary Senior Lecturer in the University department of Medical Sciences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY SKILLS
The core component of this post is to provide anaesthetic cover for neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. Additionally post holders will contribute to anaesthetic cover for a range of surgical specialty lists.
The post holder must understand the significant ongoing changes in the Trusts services and be prepared to take an active part in the change program.
We have included a outline job plan in Appendix 1, but the successful candidate will be invited to discuss these options with the Specialty and Departmental CSLs on appointment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to DCC theatre sessions the successful candidate will participate in the Neuroanaesthetic and Mechanical Thrombectomy on call rotas. The present overall on call frequency 1:10 . Trainee on call cover is provided by a Post Fellowship SpR who is also the team lead for out of hours anaesthesia. The Thrombectomy On Call service is Consultant delivered. Delivery of specialty preoperative outpatient clinics and supporting MDT meetings is also expected.
Teaching & Training
The successful applicant would be expected to have an active interest in teaching. Our registrar anaesthetic training has recently been adapted to reflect the new RCOA Anaesthesia curriculum. We have recently invited applications for trainees wishing to pursue a CESR pathway. Training is coordinated by the specialty education leads but involves informal and formal teaching by all consultants. There is also a departmental programme of teaching mapped to RCOA examination requirements which is co-ordinated by the resident anaesthetic staff with support from consultants.
UHB has an obligation to teach medical students and a commitment to the Birmingham and Warwickshire Schools of Anaesthesia. Involvement in structured teaching and lecturing to both these groups will be expected. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for the post of Honorary Senior Lecturer in the University department of Medical Sciences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Inclusion on Specialist Registrar or, if in training eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- FRCA or equivalent
- Evidence of advanced training in Neuroanaesthesia (6 months)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Inclusion on Specialist Registrar or, if in training eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- FRCA or equivalent
- Evidence of advanced training in Neuroanaesthesia (6 months)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
